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Yeast vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yeast and hummus

  • Hummus has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium than yeast.
  • Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 901% more than hummus.
  • Yeast has 102 times more vitamin B5 than hummus. While yeast has 13.5mg of vitamin B5, hummus has only 0.132mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Hummus, commercial.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yeast
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Hummus
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yeast
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Hummus
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6005.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6807.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2719.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Hummus
2
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +411.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +188.5%
Contains more OtherOther +248.8%
Contains more FatsFats +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1210.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Hummus
1
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21152.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.039g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Hummus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Hummus DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.18mg 901%
Folate 2340µg 83µg 564%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.064mg 303%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.132mg 267%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.582mg 248%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.2mg 100%
Fiber 26.9g 6g 84%
Phosphorus 637mg 176mg 66%
Protein 40.44g 7.9g 65%
Zinc 7.94mg 1.83mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.613g 24%
Potassium 955mg 228mg 21%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.773mg 20%
Sodium 51mg 379mg 14%
Copper 0.436mg 0.527mg 10%
Selenium 7.9µg 2.6µg 10%
Carbs 41.22g 14.29g 9%
Calories 325kcal 166kcal 8%
Choline 32mg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 71mg 4%
Iron 2.17mg 2.44mg 3%
Fats 7.61g 9.6g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Saturated fat 1.001g 1.437g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 4.039g 1%
Calcium 30mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 8.29g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Hummus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
566%
Yeast
14%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.